At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$31,454 per capita
Home Value
$78,100
Zillow: $176,526
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
19.2% smoking rate
How Rose City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rose City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rose City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rose City residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,454. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 974 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rose City is $78,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,526. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
6.8% of adults in Rose City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rose City has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population341
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$31,454
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,853M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,100
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$176,526
Housing Units257
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,242/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain65.1 in/yr
Elevation4 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute30 min
Broadband65.1%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rose City was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.